Blogs from Guam, Oceania - page 3

We have been taking our time visiting the War in the Pacific Historical National Park and have stopped at a few other places along the way. The National Park was established to commemorate those participating in the campaigns of the Pacific Theater of WWII and to conserve and interpret natural, scenic, and historic objects on the island of Guam. The park consists of seven separate units, located in the villages of Asan, Piti, and Agat. Asan Beach Unit Asan Inland Unit Piti Guns Unit Mt. Chachao/Mt. Tenjo Unit Agat Unit Mt. Alifan Unit Fonte Plateau Unit The Piti Guns Unit, Mt. Chachao/Mt. Tenjo Unit, and the Mt. Alifan Unit are all remote, underdeveloped and/or are hilly with difficult hiking, so we chose not to visit those sites. The Asan Beach and Asan Inland Units were the ... read more

Today we did most of the Historical Walking Tour which is in the Central Part of Guam. It was very hot so may finish up at a later date. We did most of it starting with Santos Memorial Park/Latte Stone Park. Eight giant carved limestone formations, known as latte by Chamorros, were moved here. Chamorros built their houses on these stone pillars. The pillars are two-piece construction; the supporting column was topped with a capstone. The supporting column was made from coral limestone and The capstone was made from natural hemispheric-shaped coral heads laboriously collected from the reefs. The Japanese excavated caves are also located on the site, but visitors are warned to stay out of these World War II sites. Next up was the Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica dating to the 17th century. Built ... read more

Thursday, October 28, 2010 First a celebration of Lincoln’s 11th Birthday on October 27, 2010. Now, just a few facts directly from the “Cultural and Historic Sites Guidebook”. Political Status: Unincorporated Territory of the United States of America Capital: Hagåtña Location: 13.48 degrees North, 144.45 degrees East Land Area: 212 square miles (549 square kilometers) and it is about 30 miles in length with a width of 8.5 miles at the northern tip and a maximum width in the south of 11.5 miles. The island was formed millions of years ago when a pair of volcanoes sank beneath the ocean leaving only their twin peaks above sea level. Southern Guam is made up of volcanic hills, which rise to a maximum height of 1,334 feet above sea level. Native Inhabitants: Chamorro Official Languages: English and Chamorro ... read more

Okay, so this is a little bit late. Did I mention I love going to Guam? It's such a paradise, though things can be a little too quiet. My number anytime I'm in Guam is 671-482-4664. So, this was my first chance to get back to work with the Civilian Mariners (CivMars) and let me just say that they are not given as much credit as they deserve. I've been making friends with quite a few of them, especially since the only other girls that are on the ship are CivMars. Yes, I'm the only gal in the MILDET. Though I don't mind, I think most people know I've always been more comfortable in a male dominated environment. What's so great is that I feel comfortable around these gals, they are equally comfortable in their surroundings. ... read more

Sunday, March 16, 2008 Today is another sea day so it is filled with activities like eating, going to the fitness center, eating again, playing BINGO, and then eating again. You might have to roll everyone off the ship in Japan - although many are staying on until Hong Kong, and came on 14 days before us by touring Australia and the south island of New Zealand. I can handle 3 weeks on board by not sure right now I want to do a 53 day voyage. Maybe someday, but not now. The show tonight was a Statendam Cast show, On Track - again one we had seen before, but they still do a pretty good show. Well tomorrow we are on land - and the ship will be restocking with vegetables and fruit - ... read more